Project Management Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, develop, and oversee the project management function within the PT Switchgears Product Line portfolio.

• Serve as the central hub for PMO, Risk Management, and Contract Management for the Product Line.

• Provide guidance, governance, and indirect leadership to Project Managers.

• Propel end-to-end execution excellence and key financial and operational KPIs, including Sales, Margin, Delivery, and Customer Satisfaction.

• Manage high-risk projects and navigate complex negotiations.

• Drive transformation of project management processes and tools.

• Promote talent development within a matrix organizational structure.

• Align industrial planning (S&OP) with project execution across factories and clients.

• Create and continuously enhance the PMO framework.

• Oversee execution governance, standardized procedures, and customer interactions across factories and sites.

• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to synchronize project milestones with production and assembly capabilities.

• Monitor portfolio health, milestones, and performance metrics for executive leadership.

• Manage portfolio-level Sales, Cost, Margin, and Margin Deviation objectives.

• Decrease Work-in-Progress, manage project inventory, and expedite FAT approvals for timely billing.

• Supervise billing, collections, overdue accounts, retentions, and bond/guarantee management.

• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority requirements in decision-making.

• Take the lead on major or strategic projects as needed.

• Evaluate portfolio Risks & Opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.

• Lead or supervise High and Medium Risk Project Reviews, transfer meetings, and Lessons Learned sessions.

• Enforce Contract Management processes with clients, partners, and suppliers.

• Support and mentor Project Managers in handling variation orders, claims, and commercial disputes.

• Direct customer-facing recovery actions and high-stakes negotiations.

• Coordinate load and capacity planning, material and component supply, and address manufacturing bottlenecks.

• Validate manufacturing milestones from Technical Design Reviews through FAT and SAT.

• Coordinate corrective actions for quality issues on the factory floor and at on-site locations.

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional/product line PM team and Contract Administrators.

• Provide functional guidance and indirect coaching to factory and regional PMs.

• Exhibit EHS leadership, promote the Zero Deviation Plan, encourage hazard identification, and ensure workplace safety.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least 15 years of experience in Project Management, handling large, complex projects and/or multi-site portfolios in both domestic and international settings.

• Knowledge of the Energy / Power Transmission market is a significant advantage.

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment production environment.

• Strong understanding of factory processes, supply chain, and shop-floor quality management.

• Demonstrated experience in a matrix organization with cross-functional and multi-site teams.

• Proven ability in team leadership, talent development, and managing PM communities.

• Extensive experience in Project Management & Operations Leadership for positions outside the USA.

• Knowledge level equivalent to a Master's degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma with relevant experience for roles outside the USA.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.